Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC
1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-330-2722

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is a public community college in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1963, it is the oldest and largest community college in the Charlotte area. CPCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college offers over 300 programs of study in six academic divisions.

CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina and the second largest in the United States. It is the only community college in North Carolina to offer all four-year degrees. CPCC is one of the largest providers of workforce training in the Charlotte region. The college has six campuses and two centers located throughout Mecklenburg County.

CPCC is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees, eight of whom are appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and one student trustee who is elected by the student body. The college is led by President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer.

CPCC is committed to accessible, affordable, and high-quality education and training that prepares students for success in a dynamic global economy. The college offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse student population. CPCC provides opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates; transfer to four-year colleges and universities; and participate in workforce training programs.

CPCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, and the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities.

CPCC is committed to providing an accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that prepares students for success in a dynamic global economy. The college offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse student population. CPCC provides opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates; transfer to four-year colleges and universities; and participate in workforce training programs.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 16668

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.cpcc.edu/

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